[06-10-2022] Shasta County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Wrong-Way Collision in Redding

A 69-year-old man identified as Randall James L. was killed after a deadly wrong-way traffic crash in Redding on Friday night, June 10, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 9:18 p.m. on Interstate 5, north of Market Street, overcrossing in Redding.

A 2014 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound in the number one lane when it collided with an oncoming 2005 Ford Explorer pickup.

The Ford Explorer pickup driver was traveling in the wrong lanes. The Ford Explorer went south in the asphalt-paved center median of northbound I-5.

Following the initial collision, the Chevrolet then crashed into the left side of a 2015 Kenworth truck-tractor traveling northbound in the No. 2 lane.

The driver of the 2005 Ford Explorer pickup was killed in the mishap and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Equinox driver was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to Mercy Medical Center for treatment.

Information about the acccident is limited at the moment. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Wrong-Way Collision Statistics

Millions of Americans are injured in car accidents on our country’s roads yearly. Tens of thousands of people are killed in car accidents each year.

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), there were 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018, resulting in 36,560 deaths.

A wrong-way collision occurs in this case. A wrong-way accident occurs when a vehicle drives against the traffic flow and collides with another vehicle. This type of collision is common on both city streets and highways.

On a one-way street, many drivers tend to make the wrong turn. It is too late for other drivers to realize their error when entering a highway ramp into oncoming traffic.

Every year, approximately 355 wrong-way drivers kill people in car accidents in the United States. A wrong-way driving collision is expected to kill 1.34 people.

If you see a wrong-way driver, get out of the way as quickly and safely as possible, call 911, and maintain a wide field of vision while driving by focusing on the horizon line at all times.

Shasta County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

Wrong-way collisions are exceedingly deadly, and unfortunately, not all victims will be able to escape the wreckage uninjured. Following a head-on collision, family members may sue an irresponsible driver for wrongful death.

Surviving spouses in California can also file a claim for loss of consortium in the event of their spouse’s death. Loss of consortium is an emotional loss caused by premature death. It addresses grief brought on by the loss of connection, warmth, love, and even sexual encounters.

The expert Shasta County fatal car accident lawyers at Arash Law can assist you in building a strong case and obtaining the compensation you deserve for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and mental anguish.

Arash Law has experienced attorneys who can help you with any legal issue. We have offices throughout California, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. You can call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a no-obligation consultation.